We are seeking your support in identifying families that would benefit from participating in Generation Health.
Generation Health is an effective and innovative program for families with children who need support to make positive changes to their health and decrease their risk of overweight or obesity.
Generation Health is a FREE, fun, interactive program for families whose children are between the ages of 8 – 12. The program uses a lifestyle behaviour approach for promoting healthy living in children and youth.
The program helps families make changes to lifestyle behaviours including healthy eating, physical activity, positive mental health, reducing recreational screen time, and sleep hygiene.
To learn more about the program, click here.
Evaluation
The Generation Health early intervention program was developed using an evidence-based approach and underwent a process and outcome evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the reach and efficacy of the program, as well as to gain an understanding of the issues involved in implementing and sustaining program delivery across British Columbia. Child healthy growth check measures (BMI for age), questionnaires, and a child physical literacy measure were completed pre and post program.
Childrens Questionnaire
include measures of:- Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Habits
- Healthy Eating Habits
- Mental Well-being
- Sleep Habits
Parent Questionnaire
include measures of:- Family Physical Activity behaviours
- Family Healthy Eating Habits
- Child Mental Well-being
- Child Sleep Habits
- Parent Confidence with Healthy Habits
A summary of the program evaluation is available by clicking here.
Other Support
Looking for more information on childhood healthy weights and the supports available for BC families?
Other childhood weights programs available to BC families include Shapedown BC and the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids. Generation Health has been informed by and aligned with these existing childhood healthy weights programs; early intervention is one of the six elements in the BC Continuum for the Prevention, Management and Treatment of Health Issues Related to Overweight and Obesity in Children and Youth.
Shapedown BC
Shapedown BC provides a free, multidisciplinary, healthy lifestyles approach for families with children/teens ages 6 – 17 years old who have weight management issues (Body Mass Index greater than the 97th percentile or between the 85th and 97th percentile if comorbidities are present). Physician referral required.
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HealthLink BC
HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids is a telephone based program designed to support BC children, teens and their families reach a healthy weight and improve their overall health and quality of life. Families work with a pediatric dietitian and a qualified exercise professional. The program is available to BC residents between the ages of 0 – 18 and their families.
- Child Sleep Habits
- Parent Confidence with Healthy Habits
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